Swarm Host (HotS)

Swarm Host (HotS)

Burries the unit underground. Burrowed units are unable to move or attack, but they cannot be seen without detection.

Ability

Spawn Locusts

Spawn 2 Locusts. Locusts have a 15 second timed life (25 with Enduring Locust upgrade). They can only attack land units.

The Swarm Host is a medium sized unit that spawns small Locusts when burrowed. These Locust act the same as a Brood Lords, seeking in on the nearest land target and attacking it. The Locust will live for up to 15 seconds if they are not attacked. The Enduring Locust upgrade can be researched at the infestation pit that increases the lifespan of locusts by 10 seconds. Swarm Hosts are best used as land siege units. They work best in conjunction with Roaches and Hydras. The Locust will absorb incoming damage while the other units are able to fire safely from a distance.

Field Guide

Medium-sized unit that has no basic attack, but spawns free, temporary units called Locusts when burrowed.

Locusts attack ground units only.

Spawning a group of Locusts, then instantly retreating with your Swarm Hosts is an excellent way to make sure the Hosts remain safe.

Combine Swarm Hosts with ranged units such as Roaches or Hydralisks in order to use the free Locusts as a shield while the other units deal damage.